Clarabelle the cow sweetens Othman’s rural diary
Frederick C. Othman writes from McLean about his wife’s gift of a pedigreed cow, Clarabelle, and their dairy experiment. He describes milk production, the fancy milking puns tamed by an electric churn, and how the cow calms a veteran of Philadelphia politics. He notes the butter’s cost and his plan to return to state issues after milk-filled days. Tokyo has a fuel shortage.
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Frederick C. Othman
Mclean
Clarabelle
Isle of Guernsey
Philadelphia
Othman Sanitary Dairy, Inc
Othman
Mrs. O
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
New Coal and Ore Dock at Toledo Now In Operation
Toledo opens an 18.5 million dollar coal and ore dock a joint project of Baltimore and Ohio and New York Central railroads. In operation now, it already dumped over 2 million tons of coal this season and will finish before the sailing season ends. The complex adds three 70 ton car unloaders and two machine unloaders, with 56 miles of track and nine yards to support handling, enabling efficient rail to ship transfer and reducing delays in empty-car movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Great Lakes
Wheat Bins Should Be Treated To Prevent Weavil
Lorain County warns farmers to clean and treat grain bins to prevent weevil infestation as 1948 wheat harvest approaches. Shortage of grain cars and limited storage may force on-farm storage. use dry ripe wheat and avoid mixing with old grain. Farmers seeking wheat loans should contact the office for protection against market declines and to capitalize on rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Robert J. Eglin
Lorain County Agricultural Conservation Association
Lorain County
Phantom island erased from Kansas maps after survey
A phantom island in Kansas was removed from state maps after a surveyor’s error. A. R. Leonard of the state geological survey says the supposed island was a six mile by one mile strip in the Prairie Dog Creek Valley, Phillips County, and mapping shows it is merely land between the creek and a tributary.
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Lawrence
Kan
Mdp
Kansas
A. R. Leonard
State Geological Survey
Prairie Dog Creek
Phillips County
Teachers Conference Opens at Bowling Green
National Education Association hosts a three day conference at Bowling Green with about 400 education leaders from nearly all states. Participants include college presidents, state education officials, principals and superintendents. Topics cover financing teacher education, professional standards, student personnel, teacher supply and emergency programs to address shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Lake Chautauqua
N. Y
Miami University
Oxford, O
New Vaccine Reported Effective Against Poultry Disease
A new vaccine for Newcastle disease shows effectiveness in some cases but cannot yet be used in Ohio. Dr. W. L. Ingalls confirms two Lorain County flocks diagnosed. live virus requires Ohio tests before use. Leland Schuler seeks Ohio results after contacting Delaware. Elyria extension office offers leaflets for precautions. The outbreak killed 7,000 of 10,000 chicks in a Lorain County flock.
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Ohio
Leland Schuler
Associate County Agricultural Extension
Lorain County
W. L. Ingalls
State Laboratory
Columbus
Schuler
Ingalls
Delaware
Extension Service Office
Elyria
Free goldfish flood Memphis neighborhood after truck spill
In Memphis Tennessee a truck spill dumped about 500 goldfish onto a street. Neighbor Billy Harding saved around 200 fish in a jug and released them into the family bathtub while plans for sharing with relatives and friends continued. Mrs. Harding described the bathing routine becoming awkward as the fish swam in the tub and dishpan.
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Memphis
Tenn
Billy Harding
Nichols Sees Lighter Side Of Washington By Harmony
A new book, the Congressional Directory of the 80th Congress, 2nd Session, June 1948, price 1.50, hits shelves but risks obsolescence as a new edition looms. The piece notes pending political changes and dated entries such as Truman, McKellar, Couper, Jabath, and a vacant agriculture secretary spot, with writers rushing to finish amid campaign moves.
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Washington
Congressional Directory
Executive Department
Harry S. Truman
Independence
United States
Me. T
Ton
Dewey
Missouri
White House
Mr. Truman
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Arthur Cupper
Kansas
Adolph Jabath
Illinois
Clint Anderson
New Mexico
U. S
Charlie Bannan
Clint
FRD
Truman
Suggestions To Maintain Egg Production In County Area
Five methods to sustain egg output were outlined to an agricultural extension agent. The discussion noted steady prices and varied opinions from readers. The excerpt mentions political views and a book's take on current events, highlighting Bill Mann as director of the National Zoological Park on page 437.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Schuler
Associate County Agricultural Extension
Congressional
Bill Mann
National Zoological Park
Chronicle-Telegram item: Obie Elyria June 38 clash unclear
Local chronicle fragment notes an event involving Obie in Elyria with June dates and unclear details. Names and places are partially readable, but specifics are not fully confirmed. Further readable context is limited in the fragment.
Poultry Expert Recommends Weekly Flock Cull and Feeding Changes
Advice suggests weekly pull of non producing hens to keep production near 60 percent. Feed wet mash or pellets once daily and cut grain to boost mash production. Other tips include night lights from July 1, watching for lice and mice with DDT, removing doors and windows to cool houses, and noting insulation pays off seasonally.
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Ginger Me
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Nichols
Washington News
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Strong Kennard Co
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Cleveland
Resar Portable Machine Rentals
Lodi ST
Jim Resar
Mgr
Avon
Jaycox Rd
Avon Lake
Holmes & Coates
C. L. Sotherden & Son
LorAin County Bank
Ons
Duquesne Pilsener
Hudson
Hudson Motor Car Co
Detroit
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Uty
Hitcown
Hudson Dealer
Stang Motors
Elyria, Ohio
Rothgery Motor Sales
Grafton, Ohio
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